1998 Audi A6 Quattro 2.8

Summary:

It's a great car to own

Faults:

Nothing!

General Comments:

If you're looking to buy a German automobile for performance reasons, then this is not the car for you. It is heavy, accelerates slowly, and is greatly underpowered. However, the car is extremely comfortable to drive, and is loaded with features. The Bose stereo system is incredible, and the AWD Quattro system is amazing in Minnesota winters. I look forward to huge snowstorms so I can head out and plow through any depths of snow before the snowplows hit the roads. I've been through many winters and have never driven a car that offers anything like it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 18th August, 2007

1998 Audi A6 quattro 2.8

Summary:

GREAT LOOKING!! also very comfortable... very nice luxury car

Faults:

The sunroof motor has gone out.

The bottom fog light grille fell out, and had to be replaced.

Automatic mirror adjustment knob broke off.

Inside door handle can loose (fixed)

$1200 charge to fix the head light.

General Comments:

It is a beautiful car. my parents currently own it, but they are giving me it as my first car. it is so comfortable. great handling in the snow. it has an HUGE amount of trunk space. I love the car and cannot wait to finally get it!!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 12th March, 2007

1998 Audi A6 Quattro 2.8L 30V

Summary:

An over-engineered, moderately reliable, very comfortable car

Faults:

- CV boots @ 40K and 80K

- Brakes @ 60K and 90K

- A/C fan relay @ 60K

- Valve cover gaskets @ 50K and 90K

- Electrical short causing transmission malfunction ($1700 to find/solve) @ 70K

- ABS controller @ 80K (rebuilt for $250 vs $2000 dealer cost)

- Replace all rotted engine compartment vacuum hoses @80K

- Various Check Engine Lights throughout the life of the car.

General Comments:

This is a pretty good car. But if you cannot work on cars yourself, or do not have a great mechanic, avoid it. It's very comfortable, although fairly sluggish with the 2.8L engine. After the initial warranty period expired, and a very expensive electrical problem, I decided to take over maintenance myself. Armed with VAGCOM (diagnostic software available online), and the time and interest to solve problems, this has turned into a car we would buy again. But if taken to the dealer for all problems (@ $130/hr labor in my area) we would not be able to own this car.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 13th November, 2005

31st Oct 2009, 13:55

I bought a 98' A6 Quattro just over a year ago. Iv had the timing belt and water pump changed, and most of the preventive maintenance done at the Audi house, "as you know it's not cheap".

On the last trip they told me I had a small transmission gasket leak - $570.00, worn strut bushings - $470.00, and now the ABS and brake dash light is on. When I took it to them, I was told that is was either the ABS modulator or the wiring harness. The cost could be anywhere between $750.00 and $2000.00 to repair. And also the rear view mirror shorted out - $500.00, and there is a burning plastic smell coming from under the hood. I wonder if the car is even worth all this trouble and cost? The car itself looks great, and despite all the problems, it still runs and drives pretty good.

I learned the hard way about the cost of ownership of a German car. Just because you can afford to buy the car, doesn't mean you can afford to repair it!

1998 Audi A6 Quattro 2.8

Summary:

A beautiful car that disappoints

Faults:

Door locks failed.

Front electrical windows failed.

Front wheels squeal on turns.

Hesitates when accelerating.

Have had three instances of uncontrolled acceleration.

Computer display failed.

Front bumper pulled off on curb and tension ruined front fenders.

General Comments:

Car is a pleasure to drive when there are no problems.

Quattro performance is excellent in snow.

Numerous electrical problems have cast a shadow on my enjoyment of the car.

Acceleration problem represents a major safety issue that Audi is responsible for.

The car is not supported by the manufacturer.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 16th February, 2004